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PROJECTassemble aMINI BASINFrancisco del Pozo Parés shares his designsand techniques for creating an incredibly realistic1:12-scale sink for your dollhouse bathroom. By Francisco del Pozo ParésT he first thing I do is to look for in a self adhesive paper which I stick on the YOU’LLneed a washbasin which I like. It is wood before cutting it. important to have not only some You can trace these out to make your own. u Self-adhesive paper with the photos of different views, but also The first (top) piece in the diagram to the design of each piece of woodits measurements. right is 10mm thick. I have to cut and sand u Birch plywood in 0.4mm, 1mm, it, and it is the piece that I will use to make and 2mm If you search in a bathroom catalog it u Samba or linden woodis usually possible to find a drawing the inside. in 3mm, 4mm, and 10mm(sometimes computer-generated) The next one u Cutterof the washbasin, and this helps is for making u Scroll sawquite a lot. When I have chosen the the soap dish; u Wood gluesink to miniaturize, I draw a three- the third one, u Plaster of Parisdimensional sketch, in one-inch scale, a piece 3mm u Modelling material (air-hardening)and assume that each small volume is thick, is for u Different files and sandpapers a piece of wood. the back side. (grits of 150, 300, 600, and 1000, The washbasin and sand sponge of 3000 or even Step 1: In the diagram shown are shapes are more) made with the u Acrylic white matte paintthe small wood pieces I need to make last pieces, u Shiny transparent spray varnishthe washbasin. I print these drawings of 3mm and u Vaseline or any other mould 2mm. The release triangles are for each side and the each other and then glued them together last piece is for the to make the correct thickness. So 0.8mm bottom. was made with two pieces of 0.4mm plus 0.4mm, the 2mm with a piece of 1mm plus Step 2: For the 1mm, and the 3mm was made from two rectangles of 2mm plus 1mm. soap dish and the This way, when you cut them, it will be pieces for doing the more difficult to break because the grains washbasin shape, are going in different directions. The photos I cut two large above demonstrate the gluing, using grips rectangles with the to hold the wood together while gluing. grain of the wood perpendicular to52 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECT the perimeter. I do recommend to sand a little (sandpaper at a grit of 600 or 1000) before you stick it to the paper, especially over samba or linden. This way, to unstick after will be easier. each piece Step 5: Glue the pieces, except the of wood and I cut it triangles, according to the design. I polish following the perimeter. the joints a little, mainly the inside ring. The first piece, that of 10mm for the inside, must be transformed with the help of different files in order to make the inside. This piece is essentially the negative of the basin; imagine I fill the washbasin with water up to the top—this volume of water is what I’m making, but in wood. File the wood to the shape you want while keeping the top of the piece in the correct shape. I have used several different files in order to get the correct shape and a nice smooth finish on the bottom.Step 3: I cut the shapes printed in the Step 4: The rest of the pieces are noself-adhesive paper and I stick them in problem. Just cut them carefully, following D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 53

PROJECTStep 6: Check that the negative piece of Step 8: Again paint with Vaseline oil onthe basin goes through the ring without any the wood and put it back in its originalproblem. I also then paint the underside place. I turn it again and with the help ofof it with Vaseline liquid or any other mold my finger and some water, I mould therelease so that it does not stick to the back part giving it the shape I had drawnmodeling material we are about to use. previously. Don’t worry if the result is not very accurate. Again take out the piece of wood and let dry. Step 9: When the molding material is absolutely dry, sand it with sandpaper. I start with the 150 and work up to the 600.Step 7: Cover the back part of the Step 12: When everything is dry, sandwashbasin with the modeling material. the perimeter to give it a round shape and simulate the different joints.Then, turn it and carefully take out the piece Step 13: I prepare a kind of gesso, someof wood in order to check that the inside water, a little carpenter glue and plasterhas the correct smooth basin shape. of Paris (if not, just plaster). I paint the inside, covering the joints, repairing those parts which are not well done. I repeat the same with the outside part. I do this in very Step 10: Glue the triangles in both sides to give it a smoother shape. Step 11: Glue some small strips of wood in the soap dishes (0.8mm thick and 1mm wide).54 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTthin layers; two or three layers is best butlet everything always dry between them.In case you were too excessive with thegesso, go over it again with a wet smallbrush when it is still fresh.Step 14: When it is dry, sand again. Thistime I start with a 600 grit and work to 1000. (water-based acrylic matte color). Do this in two or three layers, and then polish it with a sand sponge (grit of 3000 or more). Step 16: Finally I varnish it, with a transparent shine spray varnish. I do this, too, in three or four layers to really get a nice shine on it.Step 15: Mark the points where you’ll have Now you are done! All you have to do is insert your metal pieces for a final touchto put the taps, spout, drain, and overflow. before installing it in your home! DHMMake the holes and paint all in white colorWhat projects have you been inspired to create?We would love to see the results of your finished miniature projects you have madeusing DHM tutorials. Please send us a few pictures of your finished piece so that wecan share them with our readers. Or maybe they inspired to create something else?We would love to see that too. Send your photos to Inspired to create, Dollhouse Miniatures, 68132250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944. You may also send your entries via emailto [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, address,phone number, and email address. We can’t wait to see your results! D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 55

PROJECTa wartimeKITCHENCelia Thomas recreates a 1940s British wartimekitchen in 1:12 scale. Follow along and learn howshe did it then make your own rendition. By Celia ThomasIn our last issue, Celia showed a few backyard with enormous bloomers hanging YOU’LLneed things that could be useful when making on the washing line. This kitchen, although a vintage kitchen. In this issue she very middle-class and built in the 1930s, u Room box will share how to construct the actual is already showing signs of dilapidation u 1/4” MDF u Rulerkitchen as a room box along with a few and cracks, due to the heavy bombing of u Jigsaw u Acrylic paint - Raw Umber, sky other tricks. the neighborhood. There is a box by the blues, grey, darkish yellow u Paper towelThe aim of this project was to recreate back door with blankets, warm clothing, u Brick paper u PVA gluea 1940s wartime kitchen, evocative of and children books for the family to quickly u 1/2” x 1/16” wood strips u Cardboardthat era, complete with walk-in pantry, grab, as they rush to the Anderson Shelter u Craft knife u Thick brushenamel top table and, for added interest, a when the air raid siren sounds. u Panel pin u Hammer Diagram showing the dividing wall Whether you u White string want to make this u Toothpick u Water based “Clear Sealer” wartime kitchen in u Pencil its entirety, recreate these ideas to an existing dollhouse, if you have one. It is advisable to construct the your grandmother’s backyard and as much of the pantry as possible before fixing in the back kitchen kitchen or perhaps wall, because once the wall is in place your access will be restricted. your own childhood Dividing wall kitchen, I hope For the dividing wall between the pantry the following and the backyard I used 1/4” MDF, but you project gives you inspiration. Setting the scene The doors and window are typical of those found in houses built during the 1930s. Here I have used a Sid Cooke’s MDF room box, but you could adapt some of56 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTcould also use foam board. The height ofyour wall needs to be your floor to ceilingheight (mine was 8 1/2”) and the width is3”. You can choose different dimensionsbut bear in mind the greater the depth ofyour pantry/backyard, the less floor spacethere will be for your kitchen. Cut out your wall and glue 4” away fromthe sidewall of your room box as this willbe your pantry. You can create your pantrywider or narrower if you wish. Make surethat your dividing wall is glued in at rightangles because if fixed in crooked at thisearly stage it will spoil the whole scene.Use wood glue for MDF and PVA glue forfoam board.Backyard sky Step 1: Cut three lengths of braces to fit 1/2” rectangles. Using PVA glue, fix these all the way along the back yard floor, up to theIt is up to you whether you paint the sky horizontally across the back wall of the yard line where your kitchen back wall will go,or not, as you probably won’t see it at area then glue these in at even spaces, staggered like real paving as in the diagramall if viewing full on. However, I plan to sit making sure that the top brace is no more on the next page.my completed room box on top of my than 5 1/2” from floor height, as you do nottall freezer therefore it will be viewed from want it showing over the top of the fence. Step 2: When the paving is firmly stuck,below, so it was necessary to paint thisarea. Using a large brush, paint a couple of Step 2: Using wood glue, fix your using a thick brush, paint with a greycoats of sky blue acrylic paint on the sky acrylic paint. Then finger paint on somearea, then when dry, finger paint a few white painted fencing vertically and evenly all Raw Umber acrylic paint and dab quicklyacrylic clouds, dabbing them with a piece of the way along onto the braces, slightly with paper towel.paper towel to give a softer effect. overlapping fence panels on one side, just like a real fence. BELOW: The backyard in progress with blueYard walls sky, brickwork and slates in position. Outdoor pavingA scrap of miniature brick paper was cut Step 1: Cut scraps of cardboard into 1to fit all the way around the yard area. Bearin mind that a 6” fence will be covering theback wall, so you do not need to paper allthe way down to the floor on this wall, but itis necessary on the two backyard sidewalls.Glue in with PVA glue and smooth out anyair bubbles.Backyard fenceUse 1/2” x 1/16” wood strip, cut into 6”lengths to replicate a 6 foot fence. Usinga mixture of Raw Umber acrylic paint andwater, paint all pieces and sand well to givea worn look. You can glue your fence directly ontothe back of your room box if you likeor you can give it more depth by gluingthem onto three parallel braces. (I used1/4” x 1/4” wood for these but you coulduse any spare pieces of wood as longas the depth is not too great; otherwiseyou will have no room for anything inyour backyard and it would not lookrealistic.) D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 57

PROJECTStep 3: Repeat this process with a little Step 2: Take a length of ordinary whitewhite acrylic paint, then grey, then dab off, string, pull away one single strand anduntil you have reached a color that you arepleased with. fasten each end of string onto the panel Pattern for Paving Slabs pins with a tight knot.Step 4: The only main part of the paving Step 3: Just for a finishing touch, dabyou will see is by the back door, so a little Raw Umber acrylic paint onto theconcentrate on this area. Glue some foam pins to dirty them up. Also, mix a little Rawgreenery along cracks at random. Umber with a considerable amount of water and paint all along the washing line, toWashing line make it a little more realistic.Step 1: To make hooks for the line, Hanging laundry washing, and some spare ones onto thehammer a panel pin only halfway in, on washing line.each yard sidewall, at a height of about I mocked up a pair of oversized bloomers6 1/2” from floor. out of a scrap of material. The tablecloth Step 6: To finish the backyard scene, was just a square of gingham frayed around the edges. (Use PVA glue sparingly I added a tub of washing which you may to stick your items on the line, as the glue just be able to see and for extra interest, can show through material.) a bucket and dirty mop. Normally I would have soaked these items in tea before fixing them onto the washing line however, I must admit I forgot! So, as an experiment, I brewed up a tea bag in a little warm water, then with a paintbrush, randomly dabbed the brown solution onto the hung up washing. The effect was brilliant, just enough to take the newness out of the material thus making it more realistic. Dolly pegs Floor tiles Step 1: I created 1/2” white tiles on my The dolly pegs were whittled out of 1/8” dowelling but you could use a toothpick computer in the typical staggered pattern instead. of that era, and some black/white checkered effect strips. Step 1: Using Fig 3 as a guide, take one Step 2: I printed them onto card and then end of dowelling/cocktail stick and using a small handsaw, cut down the center for sprayed four layers of water based “Clear about 3/16” then sand well to shape like the Sealer” (available in good art shops) in order end of a knitting needle. to create a lovely mottled sheen. See Fig 4 for the general layout, or turn to cutouts for Step 2: Now measure 1/2” from the cut end, a template. mark well with pencil and cut carefully with saw (Please note that it is imperative to allow (minding your fingers), then sand gently. each coat of sealant to dry before you apply the next; otherwise you will end up with Step 3: Next, score a line all the way one big soggy mess. Also, this product is a solvent and you will need plenty of around at 1/8” in from this end. ventilation.) Step 4: Sand gently above and below Step 3: Once it is absolutely dry, which this marked area, to shape as in Fig 3, and can take probably about 24 hours, score you should now have a beautifully formed all “grouting” lines with a blunt knife or dolly peg. I must admit, these are tricky, but similar and using a very fine white gel pen once you get the hang of it, you’ll want to draw carefully along all scored lines to make lots. give the effect of grouting. Remember this won’t be very thick at this scale. Step 5: Peg some directly onto the58 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTPantry walls you could instead photocopy this onto card advisable to saw your edges using a mitre or paper and then cut a rectangular piece block for neat joints.Paint the pantry walls and ceiling without of acetate to fit over the top, to give thepriming, as you are not aiming for a perfect illusion of glazing. Step 8: Cover your frame in white acrylicfinish. I used two coats of a darkish yellowacrylic paint and even though it was still Step 2: Use Fig 6 as a guide to make the paint. Allow to dry for a few minutes thenpatchy I left it like this because in real life sand gently as before. Glue into place,people did not tend to have beautifully rest of this window. taking care not to get any glue onto thepainted inside walls of their pantry. acetate. If you do, wipe off straight away Step 3: Cut a frame of 1/8” wooden with damp cloth.Cold slab window sash sections, (available from Wall shelvingYour cold slab needs to be 1/4” in miniature wood suppliers) to fit the copy ofthickness. I used an off-cut of jelutong the window. It is advisable to make only the two shelveswood but you could use MDF or foam on the back wall at this stage. Cut and fixboard of this thickness. Your slab also Step 4: Using white acrylic paint, cover the other adjoining shelves when the backneeds to be 2” in depth and 4” wide or kitchen wall is in place to ensure a proper fit.whatever width you made your pantry. these sections and allow to dry before sanding gently to give an aged look. Fix Step 1: Cut two shelves from 1/8” x 1/2” Glue this 2 1/2” from the floor and again, the bottom end and two sides first withcheck that it is straight, as nobody wants a wood glue. wood lengths to fit the width of your pantry.wonky cold slab. Cut out your made up tilesto fit your slab, not forgetting the strip at the Step 5: When these pieces are firmly Step 2: Paint in white acrylic paint, whenfront edge, and stick with PVA glue. If youwant, fix more tiles onto the wall above your glued, slide your copy of your window with dry sand gently to give a worn look. (Youslab to a depth of 1 3/4” or three rows of a rectangle of acetate in front, into your will see in the pantry that I have cut somewhite tiles and a strip of checkered tiles. grooves. supporting wood from 1/8” x 1/8” wood strip that runs underneath the length of the topPantry window Step 6: Glue the top piece on to form shelf and a small piece along one short end.Step 1: A small dappled glazed window We will deal with another long piece that the complete window and allow to dry supports the shelf running at right angles atwas created on computer and printed onto firmly before handling. Then carefully glue a later stage. This is optional, butacetate. I then cut a piece of thicker acetate your whole window onto your back pantry I felt it gave a better finish.)to fit behind this to give it some strength. wall, but allow enough space for at leastSee picture of window in Fig 5 for you to one shelf. Step 3: For the bottom shelf, I cutcopy. If you do not have a computer with ascanner to copy straight off onto acetate, Step 7: Finish it off with a frame cut to one small supporting piece for one end, then ran a longer supporting piece along fit, using wooden picture framing. It is D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 59

PROJECTthe bottom adjoining shelf. Again this isoptional.Step 4: Remember to cover in whiteacrylic paint and sand gently before fixinginto place). Using wood glue, fix yoursupporting 1/8” wood strips (if using) foryour top shelf directly above your tiles orapprox 1 3/4” above your cold slab, makingsure that it is straight. Glue in your shelf ontop of this.Step 5: Glue in your bottom shelf approx1 1/2” from the floor, underneath your coldslab. If using supporting wood strip, gluethese in.Back kitchen wall Step 2: Cut two doorways 6 5/8” x 2 5/8”. window will be determined on the size of your own room box, which probably will beI used 1/4” MDF however, as mentioned Work out where you want your window and different to mine.before, you could use foam board if cut a square hole 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” at a heightpreferred. of about 2 3/4” from the floor. Step 4: Sand MDF edges and using woodStep 1: Measure the width and height of Step 3: If you are not sure about this, glue fix into place. If using foam board, use PVA glue. Make sure the wall is straight andyour box and cut one rectangular piece to as a rough guide see Fig 7 for a cutting at right angles to the box.fit. Take a moment to work out where you plan for my room box. Rememberwant your two doors. Try and aim for your however, that although the dimensions of Step 5: As before, if you get this wrongpantry door centrally placed within your the doors should be the same, the otherpantry and your back door, about 1” from measurements including the size of the now you will spoil the whole kitchen so it issidewall.60 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTworth spending a few minutes fiddling until floors, all of which are obtainable from good Handy hintsyou are absolutely sure it is okay. miniature shops. Remember to use a good quality maskDecoration of kitchen Door frames/skirting boards when cutting MDF as it is important thatKitchen wall/ceiling Step 1: Cut the door frames to fit you do not inhale the dust. • If you are using MDF then an electricPrime the walls, ceiling and floor with wood doorways from wood strip, (I used 1/8” jigsaw is easier to cut it with. However,primer. Paint the ceiling in two coats of x 3/8” lengths) and using a mitre block these are expensive so unless you arewhite acrylic paint. For the walls choose a to shape joints. Paint in a corresponding going to use it a lot, why not just hire orcolor that is typical of that era; yellow, green color, (I used buff titanium acrylic paint) borrow one?or blue. I used a “clotted cream” emulsion and then glue into place. • Make sure the blades on your craftmatch-pot and painted the walls with two knife are sharp, as you can ruin a projectcoats. You can leave your walls and ceiling Step 2: Cut the skirting board to fit all the by trying to work with blunt blades.like this if you wish however as this is meant Sounds obvious, but it is always worthto be during wartime I suggest aging it a way around. mentioning.little using an acrylic wash. • It is safer to use fine pliers to insert tiny Step 3: Paint them in the same color as items when sticking with Super Glue, When walls and ceiling are dry, take so that there is less chance of your skinsome raw umber acrylic paint and mix with the door frames and using wood glue, fix coming into contact and bonding youra considerable amount of water to a runny into place. fingers together, or worse.consistency. • Use a small square of tin foil to mix Wall tiles your acrylic paint on. If you have some Starting with the ceiling and using a Step 1: Make up enough tiles using the paint left over on your mixing surface andlarge paintbrush (1/2” or 1”), paint in even might need it again later that day, simplystrokes from left to right, covering small same method as before for the pantry, fold over your tin foil so that your paintareas at a time and dab immediately with to run along a whole stretch of wall. is not exposed to air and won’t dry out.kitchen towel. Tiles would often lie behind high usage You can keep it this way for about 24 work areas such as cookers and sinks, hours. Then just peel back your tin foil Concentrate on the corners and edges. for easy cleaning. In this scene, these and carry on using the paint. You will findDo the same with your walls but making tiles are behind the cooker. I used a that this cuts down on wastage.sure you brush from ceiling to floor block of seven rows of tiles, with a strip • Tin foil is brilliant as a mixing surfacedirection. Using a very sharp pencil, draw of checkered tiles and a further set of for enamel paint. Also, if you don’t haverandom cracks coming down the walls. two rows above these that ran the entire any cocktail sticks to hand to extract the length of the sidewall. paint out of the pot, use small squares ofKitchen floor tin foil rolled up tight into a “stick” (very Step 2: Stick it onto cardboard with economical).I used imitation linoleum flooring based on areal patterned 1930s linoleum cut to fit and PVA glue (I used the grey side of a cereal Step 3: When dry, stick the whole sectionglued in with PVA glue. It is quite a posh packet), making sure that there are no airdesign for a linoleum of this era but as this bubbles. with PVA glue to your wall.is a modern, very middle-class kitchen, I feltit appropriate. A small piece was fixed onto Step 4: Just to finish off, I used a lengththe pantry floor. of miniature shaped strip wood to give the Amongst other typical flooring of that era illusion of edging tiles.was black/white linoleum and quarry tiled Step 5: Paint this in white acrylic paint, score with craft knife at 1/2” intervals to give the impression that they are separate tiles and stick above the final row of tiles with wood glue. Kitchen window Step 1: Create a basic frame using 1/2” x 1/8” jelutong wood for the sill, cut to fit. Using 3/8” x 1/8” jelutong for the two sides D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 61

PROJECTand top, cut to fit, see Fig 8a.Step 2: Glue into place, fixing thewindowsill in first.Step 3: Cut a central piece from 3/8” x1/8” jelutong and fix at a distance of 1 1/2”away from one of the sides, as seen indiagram.Step 4: Using the same wood cut a Sealing tape Step 2: Lay your tape at these intervals insmaller piece for the lower frame of the In wartime, windows were often sealed in a a crisscross pattern over your windows. Ittop window measuring 1 1/2” long, glue 1” criss-cross fashion with special tape, with literally is a case of trial and error, and everydown from top of frame. You will be able the intention of protecting people from flying so often stand back at a distance to checkto see a little of the outside of the window glass if a bomb dropped. For this I used what you are doing, and unless you areframe so it is a good idea to choose a color masking tape, measured in 1/8” strips. really clever, you most probably will havefor the outside and paint a line all the way gone crooked.around, see Fig8b. I found it easiest to measure out 8” lengths at a time, sticking one end to my kitchen Step 3: Although annoying, it really isStep 5: Using 1/8” x 1/8” window sash table, pulling the other end taught and then carefully cutting the strips with scissors. worth spending time to get this right or itsections and same method as for the will look a mess. DHMpantry window, cut individual lengths to fit That is the easiest bit. The next bit iseach window section, see Fig 8c. difficult and guaranteed to make you curse.Step 6: Paint in corresponding color Step 1: Measure 1/2” intervals on yourto door frames and skirting board. Cut window frame and mark with faint, tinystrong acetate to slide in and fit (I used pencil dots as a guide (these will have to bepackaging from my daughter’s Bratz wiped off later).doll). Glue together. When completelydry, glue into the actual window frame.Make the other two window sections inthe same way, see Fig 8d. To finish off,paint the outside frame carefully with yourcorresponding paint. Also touch up theinner frame, if needed.62 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTweaving aWICKER TABLEFollow along with the innovative Kris Compas YOU’LLneedand punch out a decorative tile design for asweet little 1:12-scale wicker table. u Card stock u “T” pin By Kris Compas u Paper punch u White glueFor this little wicker table we are u Ruler going to use the standard over and u Cloth stem wire 20 and 26 gauge under weaving technique. The faux u Wire cutters tile top idea comes from my good u Scissors friend, Mary. I thought it was so innovative u Drill bit that I wanted to share it. I bought a Martha u Drill Stewart punch and never used it, but Mary u Yellow wood glue borrowed it for her table top idea. u Foam core Step 1: Start by cutting a piece of card u Waxed linen thread stock to 2 1/4” x 1 1/2”. u Craft paint u Needle nose pliers Step 2: Use a piece of paper with a nice the squares across the short end of the design that looks like tile. Punch out your card stock. Then begin to glue the squares squares. Mary used all of the shapes to on the long side. I glued nine tiles on the make a mosaic design. So take a look at your punches and see what you might be D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 63 able to use. I am going to use standard squares for this design. Step 3: Put a tiny dot of white glue on the corner of the card stock. Glue six of

PROJECT make holes in the corners of the rectangle. Widen them out a bit for the legs of the table to fit into.long side of the card stock, counting the Step 15: When your legs are dry fit thembeginning corner. into the foam core. This is a base for you to set the table in from time to time to keep everything square and where it should be. Thank you, Mary, for this excellent tip!Step 4: You can see in the previouspictures that I have drawn lines and madetick marks to keep my squares in line.Square up and trim your tiled card stock.Step 5: Cut 2 pieces of mat board the Step 10: Choose a drill bit that is the Step 16: Cut the 26 gauge wire 1” longsize of your tiled card stock. Glue the 2 diameter of the 20 gauge wire and drill the and glue it into the holes on the edges ofpieces together with Tacky Glue. 4 corner holes for the legs. the table top. Please let these dry. I am going to use waxed linen thread to weaveStep 6: Measure 3/32” away from the Step 11: Choose a drill bit to fit the the table. This is what the artisans use and is available online. A ball of crochet threadedge and draw a line around the rectangle. diameter of the 26 gauge wire and drill the is a small investment for trying out a project. holes. A note about drilling: Put something This is a ball of Coats Knit-Co-Sheen; it alsoStep 7: The diagram above shows how underneath the table top and drill through the 2 layers of mat board.many holes are needed for the wire. Whenyou are weaving in a closed circle or in Step 12: Glue only the 4 legs into thethis case a rectangle you have to have anuneven amount of holes. This table has 39 table top. I used yellow wood glue for this.holes. When you weave something flat, saya head board you have to have an even Step 13: While the legs are drying get aamount of holes. I marked where I wantedthe holes to be and then made holes with a scrap of foam core and draw the same size“T” pin. This makes it easier to drill. rectangle as your table top.Step 8: For miniature wicker, use clothstem wire. For the legs we need 20 gaugeand for the rest we will use 26 gauge.This wire is wrapped with thread. Somebrands have the thread coated and it cutsmore easily, especially if your wire cuttersare dull. This can be ordered on-line.Step 9: From the 20 gauge wire cut 4 Step 14: Use a large pin like a “T” pin andlegs at 1 3/4” long. Make sure they are thesame length or your table will wobble.64 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECT Step 2: Now, begin the over and under Step 7: Use a pair of needle nose pliers to weaving all around the table top. You bend the wire at the corners. should come around to the beginning and the thread should go behind the wire where you began. Step 3: When you are weaving try not to pull tight, you will pull the legs out of shape. You also do not have to push the weaving down, just lay the rows on top of each other. I wove about 3/8”. Step 8: Measure from the bottom of the legs up 1/2” and marked each leg. Step 9: Next, glue the wire onto the legs using Tacky Glue.might be called Classic Crochet Thread. Step 4: Trim off the thread and glue it If you choose to use the crochet thread behind the leg. I’ve set my table into theinstead of waxed linen thread, then cut itinto lengths you are comfortable with and foam core base. If you want, you canpaint it. Put the paint on your fingers andrun the crochet thread through them. Hang weave while the table is in the base.the thread up to dry. Step 10: Put the table back into the foam core base and wrap the wire around the legs. Flip it over and cut off the extra wire.That’s Digger, one of the new kittens that Step 5: I cut 2 pieces of 26 gauge wirecame to live with us. 4” long. I’ve twisted them together in the middle and then I glued them together with Tacky Glue.Let’s start weavingStep 1: Can you see the beginning threadlaying on the table top behind the wire?Glue that thread down. Step 6: Draw lines from corner to corner forming an X on your foam core base. Place your wire onto the foam core and bend it to fit at the corners. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 65

PROJECTStep 11: Put the table back into the foam a shelf from one layer of mat board. Cut the shelf out.core base and glue the tiled top onto thetable top. Use Tacky Glue for this.Step 12: I used Triple Thick Gloss Glaze Step 17: Glue the shelf onto the brace. You the braid would be wrapped all around, but I like the way it looks with the shelf beingto paint the top of the tiles. It has a hard and might need to clamp the shelf until it’s dry. smaller than the top.shiny finish. I only had to paint one coat. Step 18: With the shelf dry we can Step 21: A few thoughts about usingStep 13: While the tile top is drying make wrap the legs. Use Tacky Glue to glue the painted crochet thread instead of white3 braids to cover the edges of the table top, tip of a 10” piece of thread to the inside waxed linen. If you paint it in the end thethe edge of the weaving and the edge of the of the table. paint will fill in the weaving. So how wouldshelf we will put in later, (optional). I used 10” you paint it? You would paint the threadof thread, 6 strands. I want the braid to be Step 19: Now, wrap the thread around and wire the same color that the tablewide enough to cover the edge of the table would be. Make the table and shelf andtop. You might have to experiment with how the leg. When you get to last little bit, apply paint those pieces. When finished, youmany strands you will need if you are using Tacky Glue and wrap to the end, then apply wouldn’t have to paint the threaded areas.painted crochet thread. glue to about 1/8” of the leg and wrap 3 times over the tip of the leg. I hope this gets your creative juices flowing.Step 14: I used Tacky Glue to glue the Have fun, expand on it, make it better, just Step 20: I cut my braid and used Tacky keep making minis! DHMbraid on and used alligator clamps to holdthe braid in place until it dried. The wire we Glue to glue the braid to the edge of the GET IN TOUCHadded at the bottom can be left bare or shelf. You could cut the shelf differently, sowrapped with thread. 1 inch minis Kris Compas Email: [email protected] Website: www.1inchminis bykris. blogspot.com Shop: www.cdhm.orgStep 15: I thought a shelf might be niceto add to the table. To make this cut arectangle the same size at the table topfrom card stock. Trim until it fits like you seein the picture. Please notice that I have cutthe tips of the corners off at the legs. This isyour pattern for the shelf.Step 16: Place your pattern onto thebrace and test fit. Use your pattern to make66 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

Miniature kite, ASmtrinegriacttaacnhmfleangt s, and decorative tiles. Cut out and assemble. PhotocopiesDOLLHOUSE MINIATURES - cut outs of this cut outs page may be made for personal use only. Inches 1 String attachment 2 mm 10 AtAtattcachhwwooooddoror cardboard 20 30 cacrdroboosnasrdbdoactrtreodsoslnbinaetrhe dotted line. 40ack ruler.indd 1 String attachment 10/06/2005, 09:25:13 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 67



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FEATUREMA hisosmLeeafhorMaltese miniaturist Rebecca Micallef invites usback to Regent Street to tour Miss Leah’sBoutique again and her brand new residence. By Rebecca MicallefRegent Street is quite a large project that has been grow- ing for years; one new shop leading to another. Miss Leah’sBoutique was the impetus to put themall together and turn it into a storyset within a friendly neighborhood.For some reason I am quite attachedto Miss Leah’s Boutique and so far Ithink it might be one of my favoriteshops on Regent Street. It was alsonamed after my youngest daughter. In the beginning of the project Istarted writing “Miss Leah’s Diary”,which involves most of the shopsand folks on the street. The diary begins with how Miss Leah ABOVE: Tea is served for a visiting guest in moved to Regent the downstairs room of the small cottage. Street to establish LEFT: Rebecca built Miss Leah’s boutique so her fortune with that is was next store to her small cottage. the help of fam- ily and friends. opening of the boutique. With every Miss Leah’s Boutique is set in the new step of the project there Victorian era. You find this young lady was a new entry of high stature searching and working to her diary, hard to make her dream come true. commencing She desperately wanted to be a success with the grand like her siblings before her, and so she set off on her new adventure to build72 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREher future in her new enterprise. ABOVE: Rebecca makes her own miniature The property itself is not very large; foods using polymer clay. RIGHT: The narrow stairs are lined with a beautifullythree stories with three equal sized patterned carpet from top to bottom.rooms. The first room is the boutique BELOW: This gorgeous room is where thisitself. Here you find most of my own fine lady writes her letters, rests her head,handmade miniatures. I try my very and dresses in her own designs.best to make my own items, which Itruly love and enjoy. made most of the miniatures here, especially the jewelry. On the top floor In the second room located over you will find Miss Leah’s work space,the boutique you will find the dress- which like the rest of the rooms ising rooms where special clients are quite sophisticated. The furniture hasgranted private appointments. In this been highly decorated and finished byroom you can see a very sophisticated me also.client waiting to see her gowns. I have D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 73

FEATURE tea bags in the tiny tea cups filled with tea. What is special about these tiny tea bags is that they are actually made with real tea and cut from a real tea bag. I will be sharing a tutorial for this in the next issue of DHM. Upstairs is Miss Leah’s bedroom. The wallpaper here is also rich in color. Although the room is quite small, it is still charming and neat with a small fireplace that was also hand-painted by my father. I have dressed the bed with frills and lace to give it a more cozy When the boutique was complete, ABOVE: Miss Leah takes a moment to wish The room is filled witha few fans and followers of the diary her furry friend a pleasant day as she leaves a number of lovely,and the story wished to know whatwould happen to Miss Leah. The dia- to work at her boutique. BELOW: Many ‘feminine accessories.ry continues on to say that while work letters, and perhaps bills, are waiting to bewas ongoing in the boutique, Miss addressed on Miss Leah’s desk. feeling especially since it is just a plainLeah lived with her sister, Quelina,and assisted her with her antique shop. ’single iron bed. The little desk is filledMiss Leah and Quelina share a special with all handmade miniatures. Somebond and you will find that Quelina is of the furniture I have also decoratedquite protective of her younger sister. with the same wallpaper pattern. TheQuelina’s apartment was so small thatMiss Leah greatly desired her own room is filled with a number of lovely,home, so after completing the bou-tique, it was only natural that I made left of it I have fitted a sink that I made feminine accessories.her a small home. After all, in the realworld, urban spaces not only consist of myself and on the other side there is Lulu, Miss Leah’s dog, has alsoshops, but also residences. an open cabinet filled with my own moved in, and has her own dog bed miniatures. beside Miss Leah’s own. On the bed The table is set for tea, featuring lots you can see Leah’s doll that she has had of goodies that I made from polymer since she was a child and her diary. The clay. These I have really enjoyed do- diary is fully readable with all the diary ing and I think they are my favorite entries that go with my stories. I hope miniatures that I done in this small you have enjoyed revisiting Regent house. You will find a strawberry tart, Street and Miss Leah’s Boutique and sandwiches, and sweet buns with jam. home. I will be sharing more proper- If you look closely, you will actually see ties on Regent Street later on. DHMMiss Leah’s new homeI had a small Dolls House Emporiumbarn kit that I had no plans to turninto a barn, and it seemed perfect as atwo-room apartment placed next doorthe boutique. I transformed it com-pletely by adding a bay window to thefront along with a Victorian-style doorbeside it. On the interior I printed rich wall-papers and flooring. On the first flooryou will find the living room furnishedwith a round table with chairs and achaise. Along the back wall is a Kitch-ener range cooker set into an alcove.The Kitchener is a lovely piece that myfather assembled and painted. To the74 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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PROJECTa topper forYOUR CHIMNEYYou can create spectacular mini chimney potsthat will have everyone smiling. MiniaturistVera Blair will show you how with this tutorial. By Vera BlairChimney pots have been parts – variously shaped bases, bodies, YOU’LLneed around since ancient days. and tops and attach them together in a They are available in a wide variety of different combinations to achieve u Polymer Clay—terra cotta or variety of styles and colors the specific effect I’m looking for. You can your choiceas well as materials like terra cotta, clay, also use your leftover chimney pots for u Craft knifeand metals. Functionally, they increase decorations for your dollhouse garden. u Toothpicksdraft of the chimney to help the fire burn u Wire meshbetter. Architecturally, they add style and You can use tools specific for working u Pasta machine or rolling pin andindividuality to a home. with clay, such as the ones pictured one the thickness guides previous page, or items you already have to u Talcum powder I began to play around with chimney pots shape the clay. u Round and square woodenon my Tudor style dollhouse in order to add dowels about 1/4” diametersome unique touches to the house. My first To make the chimney pots, we’ll start u Found items for shaping the basechimney pots were simply round cylinders with the basic cylinders for the body, create u Textures for your clayon top of the chimney. Then I began to the bases and tops, and then assemble all u Clay extruder - optionalmake a variety of styles and sizes and use a the pieces together. u Rubbing alcoholvariety of materials. u Cotton swabs Cylinder bodies u Tools for working with clay My first attempts at chimney pots were Step 1: Select the clay you will be using.of self-drying terra cotta clay, but the clay istoo fragile to support any but the simplest Terra cotta clay looks very authentic for adesigns. I settled on polymer clay in terracotta color for greater stability. It is easy tomake a variety of chimney pot styles fromclay that will stand up to fine detail. Depending on the complexity of yourdesign, you may have to bake the clay inseveral steps to achieve the style and effectyou want for your chimney pots. Check outthe designs of chimney pots available onthe web and then let your imagination runfree and make chimney pots that will becompatible with the architectural integrity ofyour dollhouse. I like to make a variety of chimney pot76 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTTudor style house, or you can use a color clay, small textured buttons to stamp the baking cylinders, I made a small tool outof your choice depending on the period of clay, or pastry and cookie molds from the of a slab of clay (about 1 1/2” wide and 3”history you are interested in. You can easily bakery department of your local hobby long), inserted small dowels to hold themix different colors of clay to achieve a store can make nice designs for borders chimney pot cylinders, and pre-baked it.particular effect. of the clay. See the photo bottom right for The cylinders can now stand upright in the more texture ideas. oven while baking, and the tool can be Depending on how many chimney pots reused indefinitely.you want to make, two or three small Step 5: If you use a mold to add textureblocks of clay will be enough. Knead theclay to condition it (soften it so that you can to your clay, you will want to sprinkle theroll it out and shape it). clay molds with talcum powder and then roll the slab of clay into the mold. Trim awayStep 2: Select the basic shape for your excess clay.chimney pot: either round or square. You If using a rolling pin, you can set themay choose variations of this basic shape, desired thickness of the clay by using thinlike round and tapered or square and wood slats. If you’re using a pasta machine,tapered. A good starting point is to choose take care not to make the slab so thin thata shape that is about 1 1/2” to 2 1/2” in it will not retain its structural integrity.height and about 1/4” to 1/3” in diameter. Step 6: Carefully bend the clay over the Remember that the clay itself will adda few millimeters to the diameter of the dowel, cut off the excess with a craft knife,chimney pot. and smooth the edges together to leave a seamless cylinder. Wipe the unbaked clay with rubbing alcohol to smooth away fingerprints. Step 8: You will want to make several chimney pot cylinders, both round and square and bake them. These will be the bodies of the chimney pots, and next you’ll add various tops and bottoms to achieve a specific effect.Step 3: Roll out the clay to the thickness Step 7: If you like, you can leave the clay Tipyou want. Two or three millimeters work on the dowel while it is being baked. For Be careful to always use the manufacturer’s directions for baking theout well. If the clay is too thick, it will crack clay. A too high temperature or baking time can burn the clay and release toxicinstead of bend when you try to shape it fumes into the air.over the dowels.Step 4: Before bending clay over thedowel, you may add texture to your clay ifdesired, to simulate the look of real chimneypots, or leave it plain. Use your imaginationhere—wire mesh screen in various sizes,sets of textures made for working with D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 77

PROJECT the pieces to your chimney pots. of tops, bodies, and bases to see what combination provides the effect that you are looking for, and that agrees with the architectural integrity of your dollhouse.Creative bases Step 18: Once you have achieved aYou can use various found objects to shape combination you are happy with, join thethe bases of your chimney pots, such as baked pieces together with fresh polymerthe bottoms of small brass candlesticks clay. Fresh clay joins best to baked clay ifthat can be unscrewed from their bases, or you rub a tiny bit of glue stick on the jointglass nuggets in various shapes. first. The tops may be attached to the body of the chimney pot with tiny piecesStep 9: Roll out the clay to the desired of toothpicks inserted into fresh bits of clay between the body and the top.thickness, about two or three millimeters. Step 19: Re-bake the assembled pieces together to stabilize them. Step 20: Your chimney pots are now ready to attach to your chimney with craft glue and the final effect is truly spectacular. DHMStep 10: Sprinkle the base shape with Decorative topstalcum powder and bend the clay over the The tops of the chimney pots may be madeshape. Trim away any excess clay. in a variety of shapes to resemble the caps used on real chimney pots. Step 15: Cut rounds or other shapes depending on the basic shape of your chimney pot. You can achieve scalloped edges to simulate the popular “chess piece” design with a simple tool. Step 16: Texture them now if you like, and then bake as before.Step 11: If the bases are sturdy enough Assembling the pieces Step 17: Examine your baked parts andon their own, you can bake them bythemselves Otherwise, bake them while try them together in various combinationsthey are still on the molds. After baking,carefully remove the bases from the moldswhile they are still warm.Step 12: You can use a clay extruder formaking decorations for chimney pots.Step 13: Join the top and bottoms to thecentral body of the chimney pot with thinextruded clay ropes. You can roll a smallpiece of clay manually into 2mm rolls, or cuta 2mm strip from your rolled out clay.Step 14: You can re-bake the bakedchimney pot body with its newly joinedbase now, or wait until you have made all78 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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FEATUREmA ipneirgfeectatwayThe team at Dollhouse Miniatures is hostingretreats this fall to help you take a break fromyour busy lives to relax, create, and rejuvenate. By Brita MooreImagine a place where you can get creativity and finish the day off with a 7 years, up until the store closed a year away from the frenetic pace of the dessert social. When you head home ago. Her specialty is flowers, which city and daily demands of your busy in the evening, you’ll not only have a makes a lot of sense considering she life, so you can take a day to focus beautiful new piece to add to your col- has a huge garden out at her farm sheon what you love: the art of making lection, you’ll feel relaxed, renewed and works on with her husband in Waseca,miniatures. inspired. Minnesota. That’s what we’re providing you, Carol Rosenthal - Mini Nature “In the summertime we have the beststarting this fall, at the beautiful home August 27, 2016, 9 am - 5 pm flowers blooming,” Carol says. “You’llof American Miniaturist and Dollhouse Carol will hold one of our first retreats find that I spend a lot of time out inMiniatures. Talented miniaturists like on August 27. She is known for making my garden looking at the irises andCarol Rosenthal, Sandi Palesch, Sue miniature flowers and will be teaching roses and finding out how they’re reallyVeeder and others will hold day-long how to use a piece of driftwood to put together, how they bend and howretreats where you’ll not only learn to construct a lush nature they are. I want people to look at mymake stunning miniature pieces, you’ll miniature. You’ll use aconnect with these wonderful artisans lady slipper, which is the flowers and go, ‘Oh, thatand build relationships with miniatur- official state flower of looks so real!’”ists from all over. Minnesota, some violets, Siberian iris, and maybe a Carol is looking forward Our day-long retreats will take place critter or two. to teaching at the retreatat our property just south of Kasson,Minnesota. Once you arrive, you’ll “My hope is to show LEFT: IGMA artisan Carolmeet your fellow miniaturists and our the class how to use dif- Rosenthal specializes in intri-experts and we’ll be sure to have a hot ferent materials as they cate miniature flowers andcup of coffee waiting for you. You will are doing this piece,” will show you how to create acreate through the morning and then Carol says. “I’ve found lovely nature scene.enjoy a delicious catered lunch with a that little pieces of driftwood can beglass of wine. quite unique. The little pockets and holes you have in them, you can try a With ample time over lunch, you bunch of different things.”will be able enjoy getting to knowthe instructor and other miniatur- Carol is an IGMA artisan and aists or enjoy a beautiful walk around member of the Midwest Miniaturethe grounds by yourself or with a new Guild. She taught at Little Enchant-found friend. Then in the afternoon ments in Edina, Minnesota for aboutyou will be ready to unleash even more D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 81

FEATUREand hopes it will invigorate the world of realistic.” LEFT: Sue Veeder is an IGMA fel- low who loves to paint in miniature.miniaturists. That was in 2003, At our retreat, you’ll get to try your hand at painting little china plates and she hasn’t looked like these she’s created.Sandi Palesch & Sue Veeder back since. She actly, but rather, you can simulate intricate details with small dotsOctober 15, 2016, 9 am - 5 pm spends as much time and lines.Sandi and Sue will team up for another as she can making “I love to teachretreat on October 15. You’ll love learn- miniature food and china painting because it’s re-ing from both of them for half a day sells it through her ally fun to see what people do with theeach, making scrumptious miniature online business, Na- different colors and ideas,” Suecakes and fine china to set the table ture’s Mini Harvest. says. “People do things with it that I would never thinkwith them! Sue is an IGMA fellow of. I want people to come away saying, ‘Look what I made!’”Sandi has been an IGMA artisan specializing in 1:12 scale More retreats to comesince 2006 and has been featured oil paintings, stained Come join us for these retreats and others that are being scheduled this fall.in American Miniaturist and Doll- glass window inserts and Retreat size is limited so sign uphouse Miniatures, with projects on a custom hand-sculpted today and prepare yourself to enjoy the artistry of creating miniatures withcandy shop, sweet crunch and caramel, cats and dogs. She has the guidance of experts, while soaking in all the natural surroundings of ourpolymer clay breads and more. She been an IGMA fellow beautiful country retreat. You’ll eat, drink and share the joy of miniaturesdescribes making minis as “therapeutic since 2001 and teaches at the Guild with like-minded people and come away with many new friends.and comforting,” while also working School. She has been taking a break Take a step out of your busy lives.hard to make her foods look as realistic from teaching recently but is excited to Call us today at 1-866-606-6587 or reserve your place online atas she can. get back to it with us at what sounds to www.thecraft-retreat.com Let us take care of you for the day. DHMAny kind of food you like, she’s her like “the perfect getaway.” *Should you wish to make a weekend of this,probably made it. On her website you’ll Sue was inspired by receiving a please let us know if we can assist you with find cakes, pies, dollhouse for Christmas in the mid- area hotel reservations. cookies, a gin- 1980s and attended a miniature show in Virginia shortly thereafter. She never looked back, start- ing with cats and animals, and later falling in love with painting. “In 2010 I went to Guild School and took two classes LEFT: Sandi Palesch from Jeff Wilkerson,” Sue has been creating says. “I learned how to paint mouthwatering mini landscapes and seascapes. food for years. Now you That changed my life. Learn- can learn from her and ing I had this artistic ability, I make cakes with poly- learned I could see things like mer clay that you’ll want an artist, not just a miniaturist.” to pop in your mouth. With Sue, you’ll perfectly pair your polymer clay cakesgerbread house, fruits and vegetables to with a set of hand-painted fine chinakeep it healthy, and a whole Thanks- that won’t cost you agiving spread, to name a few. fortune. You’ll work withSandi was inspired to create mini Chrysnbon china, mak-foods by fellow artists she found online. ing four place settingsAfter putting together a dollhouse with silverware.The fo-for her husband’s granddaughter, she cus of her class is learn-wanted to put some things in it. Hav- ing how to paint chinaing a look on Ebay, she was amazed at patterns in miniature.the artistry she found. It’s not as difficult as you“I thought, ‘I can do that,’” Sandi might think - you don’tsays. “Little did I know how much have to copy patterns ex-it takes to make something. A lot oftimes the simplest-looking things RIGHT: One of our twoare the hardest things to get looking beautiful retreat centers.82 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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